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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
couldn’t best.
Chimeras typically roam the deep wilds of the world, constantly seeking a lair that would perfectly suit one of its heads, but then finding it unsatisfying to two-thirds of its
. To do so, simply roll once on one or all of the following tables. Results from the Body Composition table adjust the Theran chimera as described, while results on the Breath Weapons, Head Attacks
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
collecting souls from the greatest warriors on the Material Plane. She bargains hard, and there is little hope of wriggling out of a pact. However, she expects the best from her servants, so she
itself and up to three allies it can see if it isn’t incapacitated. It can swap the initiative results of the chosen creatures among them.
Necrotic, PoisonCold, Fire, Radiant; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered
Flaws
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Your character's flaw represents some vice, compulsion, fear, or weakness—in particular, anything that someone else could exploit to bring you to ruin or cause you to act against your best interests
. More significant than negative personality traits, a flaw might answer any of these questions: What enrages you? What's the one person, concept, or event that you are terrified of? What are your vices?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
which of the following sections best matches the information the character recorded in their mimir. Each entry details the data’s effects on X01’s personality and has ramifications in the “Conclusion
reflect their bias for a particular philosophy or alignment, the modrons act in opposition. The Skewed Data Results table notes X01’s personality after being influenced by data skewed along the lines of
Goliath
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the goliath concept of fair play.
A permanently injured goliath is still expected to pull his or her weight in the tribe. Typically, such a goliath dies attempting to keep up, or the goliath slips
. Goliaths see females and males as equal in all things, and they find societies with roles divided by gender to be puzzling or worthy of mockery. To a goliath, the person who is best at a job should be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
handling owlbears and on keeping owlbears as companions requires a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Animal Handling) check. Have each player note their character’s Exam results—how many Student Dice they
-biologists believe they quell the creatures’ rumbling acid reflux.
Owlbears respond best to training that mimics exactly what their trainer wishes them to do. Crawling on one’s hands and knees is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Test Results The answers to the questions in the previous section might be straightforward and make it clear what order a character and their player want to join. If they aren’t, use events during
the test to determine what order the character is best suited to. During the Test The test should involve a clear choice between good, neutrality, and evil as represented by the orders of the White
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
versatility. Others adopt a more personal approach to their art, driven by their attachment to a muse — a particular concept that inspires much of what those bards do in front of an audience. A bard who
follows a muse generally does so to gain a deeper understanding of what that muse represents and how to best convey that understanding to others through performance. If your bard character has a muse, it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
beholder can kill them whenever it wants and it is in their best interest to stop resisting and just obey the beholder’s orders. Minions build walls in the beholder’s lair, distribute food to other
war chiefs 57–59 6d6 quaggoths 60–65 10d10 + 50 troglodytes 66–00 Roll twice, ignoring results above 65 * For death tyrant lairs, use this table, but replace approximately half of its humanoid minions
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
faces environmental disaster or droves of animals are otherwise in jeopardy.
Valera Lutfullina
Among the best-known animal lords are those that represent cats, hawks, lizards, and wolves, but
personality and traits associated with the creature it resembles. Roll on or choose results from the relevant Animal Lord Appearances table to inspire what creature an animal lord resembles.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
move of the decisionist is to impress the importance of a particular looming choice on the other franchisees, then call for a vote. The results of all franchise votes are recorded, then later reported
who’ve done the things you haven’t quite gotten around to yet. Many decisionists go on to publish famous tomes, such as the best-selling Habits of Effective Adventuring Parties and I Don’t Care If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
peoples can accomplish with the proper guidance.
Blue Dragon Ideals d6 Ideal
1 Order. Life is best when everyone is part of a hierarchy and rules are clear and consistent. (Lawful)
2
Display. One should never take risks or waste resources by using power if one can achieve the same results merely by the threat of power. (Any)
6 Loyalty. I don’t form bonds with those outside my
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
; whether that NPC confers Beloved Inspiration; and that NPC’s Bond Boon or Bond Bane, whichever is applicable. Report Cards. This section includes places to track the results of each Exam
combine with the adventures in this book to enhance the flavor of life at a university of magic.
If you find these rules aren’t the best fit for your group, you can run this book’s adventures without those rules, simply narrating the effects of related encounters without using rules to resolve them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
craft like any other activity, calling for careful practice and constant attention to detail in order to yield the best, most satisfying results. Young nobles apprentice for a time with masters of
carts and learning to pick out the best ore samples from a lode. Slowly but surely, a dwarf masters every aspect of a task or an occupation from start to finish. Leadership and Government A clan is
Goblin
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Hunters. The families of goblins that are skilled in the use of weapons but not privy to any other special knowledge have the second highest status in the tribe. Hunters are often the best wolf riders
, and thus each group has one leader that exerts autocratic control. But as with many tyrannies, the passing of a leader often results in a chaotic transition to the next. Sometimes a goblin boss has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Planes are best known as the homes of deities. When discussing anything to do with deities, the language used must be highly metaphorical. Their actual homes aren’t literally places at all, but
their divine needs. Distance is a virtually meaningless concept on the Outer Planes. The perceptible regions of the planes can seem quite small, but they can also stretch on to what seems like infinity
Kobold
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actions contribute to the survival of the group. The tribe practices for the eventuality of defending the lair against intruders, and their plans always include knowing the best escape routes and who is
lack of emotional bonding means they have no concept of marriage or permanent family relationships. Their eggs are placed in a common tribal hatchery with no effort to keep track of who each one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
refer to the Outer Planes as divine planes, spiritual planes, or godly planes, for the Outer Planes are best known as the homes of deities. When discussing anything to do with deities, the language used
a virtually meaningless concept on the Outer Planes. The perceptible regions of the planes often seem quite small, but they can also stretch on to what seems like infinity. It might be possible to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
you receive a cancer diagnosis or a similar health news, you probably appreciate that concept a little more than other people. Watching someone you love waste away is a terrible thing. You want a
creatures that many folk consider risible at best and dangerous only in passing. Perhaps the truths contained herein shall dispel such ignorant notions. Any creature of power can upset the Balance and is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
. Reputation carries great value in Dayawlongon, and a person’s reputation also shapes that of their loved ones in the eyes of peers. A Dayawlongo treats their best friend’s children like their own offspring
and curses the names of their enemy’s family. Debt of the Soul One of the cornerstones of Dayawlongo culture is the concept of utang ng loob, a debt of the soul. If someone saves another from mortal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
against your best interests. More significant than negative personality traits, a flaw might answer any of these questions: What enrages you? What’s the one person, concept, or event that you are terrified
background. They might inspire you to heights of heroism, or lead you to act against your own best interests if they are threatened. They can work very much like ideals, driving a character’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Faith in Diversification Despite their supposed wisdom, many common clerics fail to grasp the simple concept of using the best tool for the job. To the devoted priest of Tempus, every problem is just
franchise needs, and the knowledge that your business plans are always the best ones. Because the gods would never let you down, right? Name a more iconic profession. I’ll wait.
— Omin Dran
Have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
their wisdom and their subtle resistance to evil with those who needed it most. However, the Mists find a way to twist even the best of intentions. In the cities of urbane domains like Borca, Darkon
out esoteric works, hiring doubtful fortune-tellers, and hosting parlor séances. In most cases, the results were passing fads. In some, they were catastrophic—the unprepared successfully summoned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
protective covering) knows that angel’s name and experiences the effect described below. If you wish, you can roll a d8 to determine which angel a character touches, rerolling any repeat results
character as long as it and the character remain on the same plane of existence. The angel issues commands to the character, and the character does its best to obey those commands if it is conscious. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
roleplaying your character: the descriptive approach and the active approach. Most players use a combination of the two styles. Use whichever mix of the two works best for you. Descriptive Approach to
adds, “I get up, glare at the elf, and head to the bar.” Results of Roleplaying The DM uses your character’s actions and attitudes to determine how an NPC reacts. A cowardly NPC buckles under threats
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
roleplaying your character: the descriptive approach and the active approach. Most players use a combination of the two styles. Use whichever mix of the two works best for you. Descriptive Approach to
adds, “I get up, glare at the elf, and head to the bar.” Results of Roleplaying The DM uses your character’s actions and attitudes to determine how an NPC reacts. A cowardly NPC buckles under threats
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
honor, glory, or individual achievement. They care only for the raw number of creatures they can slay. In the face of a gnoll incursion, it is best for refugees to seek shelter in castles and other
the hunt for prey. The events that presage their presence are easy to misinterpret as the results of other threats. A scout might go missing, a caravan fail to arrive on time, or a village be left
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
view the results of their efforts. But drow society is predicated on a foundation of terror and slavery, and the most desirable slaves live on the world’s surface: humans, dwarves, and best of all
hundreds of warriors, mages, priestesses, and giant spiders, a large enough force to overwhelm a community. The invaders would sweep through the town in the dark of night, shackle the best potential
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, paladins might not swear their oaths to ideals, but instead swear fealty to powerful sorcerers. To capture this story concept, you could build a new paladin spell list with spells meant to protect
to help a player express a particular character concept, and any class feature you replace is also removing an aspect of that character. Substituting a class feature should be done only to fit a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
) folk do the best they can to help others according to their needs. Many celestials are neutral good. Chaotic Good. (CG) creatures act as their conscience directs, with little regard for what others
neutral. Neutral. (N) is the alignment of those who prefer to steer clear of moral questions and don’t take sides, doing what seems best at the time. Druids are traditionally neutral, as are typical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
understand past outcomes don’t guarantee future results. Skill Proficiency: Medicine, Persuasion Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools Languages: Any one of your choice Equipment: One set
believe I have a chance to join Acquisitions Incorporated! The fun I’m going to have!
2 I’ve been wronged my entire life, and the world owes me.
3 I have always tried to make the best of a
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
is the best option, because you can then adjust their personalities and actions to tell the best story. If a player asks the other players about potentially manipulating them, for example, you might
actions to get the full picture, so it’s usually best to allow either type of action to reveal the presence of the tripwire and the trap.
Detecting the Trap. If the characters take the Search or Study
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
concept on the Outer Planes. A perceptible region of a plane might seem quite small on one visit, and on another trip it can stretch on to what seems like infinity. Adventurers could take a guided tour
tendencies are best handled as DM suggestions and then roleplayed by the players, but you might award Heroic Inspiration to characters who bring these characteristics to life in their characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
can take advantage of its predictability. Rolling the dice takes more time but can yield more volatile results. In the interest of fairness, commit to one approach or the other for the duration of an
suspense. Either approach is fine. Even DMs who conceal their dice rolls might divulge certain results. For example, when a creature scores a critical hit against a character, it’s customary to let the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. Each step provides tables from which you can select the basic elements of your adventure. Alternatively, roll on the tables and see how the random results inspire you. You can mix up the order of the
surviving in the dungeon for a certain amount of time. 18 Parley with a villain in the dungeon. 19 Hide from a threat outside the dungeon. 20 Roll twice, ignoring results of 20. Wilderness Goals d20